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BV04 URZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,981 mi
Last recorded117,981 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 URZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 117,981 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake travels slightly high

Fail 5 Jul 2023 117,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Steering rack loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,313 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 86,328 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 86,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,744 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads & cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2018
Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

screen cracked in o/s corner

Fail 6 Jun 2016 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen cracked in o/s corner

Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 72,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,791 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f seat back releases not working

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f seat back releases not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,052 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,726 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,326 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,310 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,310 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,932 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BV04 URZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 URZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV04 URZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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